Critical & Controlling Mothers

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In her award-winning short film, My Nose, filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum focuses on her mom’s quest to get her to have a nose job. Barely touching the surface of their highly complex and charged relationship, Kirschenbaum knew it needed deeper exploration. The poignant journey is told in her new upcoming film, LOOK AT US NOW, MOTHER! What emerges is a uniquely cinematic family study with humor and pathos in the midst of conflicts and affections that bind mother and daughter. It is an enlightening and inspirational film. Watch the trailer below:

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Video interview with Mean Mothers author Peg Streep. Plus an excerpt from the book that explores the darker side of the mother and child relationship with stories of strained relationships fraught with tension, anger, and ambivalence.
Excerpt from Mean Mothers by Peg Streep
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It can drive you absolutely crazy to deal with an overbearing mother. Here are 10 steps to help you:
Does your mother try to tell you how to live your life? Or scrutinize every decision you make? Not to worry, you can still enjoy her endearing traits if you learn how to manaread more

By Joan Borysenko, PhD, Prevention.com
Learning how to listen can heal your relationship.
I was in my early 40s before I began to see my mother as a person, rather than as my own private critic. The transformation occurred when she was dying. The family had gathered at the hospital to say theiread more

By Marie Hartwell-Walker, ED.D., PsychCentral.com
You are 35 years old and your mom is still trying to run your life. She doesn’t approve of your boyfriend. She thinks your best friend is taking advantage of you. She comments on your weight. She “suggests” that you rearrange your living room read more

We found that the video below shows a very true to life situation and offers some helpful advice. While this scenario involves a mother being critical of her daughter’s parenting skills in front of her children, the advice is still helpful for daughters who don’t have kids and whose mother is oftenread more

In her award-winning short film, My Nose, filmmaker Gayle Kirschenbaum focuses on her mom's quest to get her to have a nose job. Barely touching the surface of their highly complex and charged relationship, Kirschenbaum knew it needed deeper exploration. The poignant journey is told in her new upcread more

Biggest Fan and Harshest Critic: Reinventing Your Adult Relationship with Your Mother
Adapted from Nobody’s Baby Now: Reinventing Your Adult Relationship with Your Mother and Father
by Susan Newman, Ph.D.
One of the most enduring relationships we have is the one with our mothers. At the saread more

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